Best beach hotel in US
Mar 15, 2017, 8:56 am
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Best beach hotel in US
I'm looking to take a family road trip in April and I'm looking for a beach hotel within a 12 hr drive from NYC. I don't want to drive to Florida which would be about 20 hrs. Thanks for your help.
Mar 15, 2017, 10:06 am
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You can look into Virginia and the Carolinas,but the ocean will almost certainly be too cold for swimming, if that is part of your wish list
Mar 15, 2017, 11:18 am
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Marriott has beach properties in southern Delaware and Maryland, which would be closer but colder.
Mar 15, 2017, 12:42 pm
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As others have mentioned, 12 hours is tough as in April it doesn't really get you far enough south to warmer waters if ocean related activities are what you seek.
That said, if ocean temp is not an issue may I recommend Wentworth by the Sea in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. They have some excellent villas right by the pool/marina.
Additionally, it's just past your range of 12 hours, but Charleston, SC has some Marriott properties. I don't believe they are beach per se, but a great coastal town.
That said, if ocean temp is not an issue may I recommend Wentworth by the Sea in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. They have some excellent villas right by the pool/marina.
Additionally, it's just past your range of 12 hours, but Charleston, SC has some Marriott properties. I don't believe they are beach per se, but a great coastal town.
Mar 15, 2017, 12:50 pm
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The OP started the same thread in the SPG forum, has come to the conclusion that water will still be too cold, so is now looking for a property with a great pool & a lot of city activities, so perhaps further recommendations should be re: his new criteria?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28040527-post3.html
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28040527-post3.html
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Mar 15, 2017, 4:30 pm
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Google Maps says the RC Amelia Island is only 14 hours away from NYC
Mar 15, 2017, 6:19 pm
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Mar 15, 2017, 10:08 pm
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Setting aside OP's interest in staying in the Northeast, I'm curious what opinions are on the best Marriott beach property in the US.
I've heard good things about the resort in Alabama, I used to go to the MVC property on Singer Island. Marco Island maybe?
I've heard good things about the resort in Alabama, I used to go to the MVC property on Singer Island. Marco Island maybe?
Mar 16, 2017, 7:52 am
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Which resort in Alabama are you referring to. I don't think Marriott has a Beach front resort in Alabama. I've stayed at the Grand Hotel which is on the bay, but it isn't on the beach. It is a nice golf resort though and I think my wife and daughter enjoyed the spa there.
Mar 16, 2017, 9:33 am
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I would have to go with RC Naples or the RC in Dana Point. both very different but RC Naples has the best beach and RC Dana Point's facilities are really great. They have rooms with their own fire pit that are wonderful.
Mar 16, 2017, 10:14 am
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What about the brands besides RC?
Mar 16, 2017, 11:01 am
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Mar 16, 2017, 11:58 am
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I'm surprised nobody has tossed out any of the HI, USVI, or PR properties? I have no experience with Marriott or SPG properties in any of those locations, but I'd imagine any of them would be very nice.
Mar 16, 2017, 12:10 pm
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I stayed at Singer Island a few years ago, I enjoyed the Hollywood Beach Marriott more.
Mar 16, 2017, 12:29 pm
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